AP Computer Science Principles APCSP 

AP Computer Science Principles (APCSP) is a comprehensive college-level introductory computing course and exam offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement® (AP®) program. The course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of computer science, helping them think computationally, understand how computing impacts the world, and develop real-world problem-solving skills through creative projects and programming. AP Central+1

Course Information

In APCSP, students explore key topics such as:

• Computational thinking and algorithms

• Data analysis and abstraction

• The impact of computing on society

• Creative program design and development

• Collaborative problem-solving and ethical computing

The course emphasizes conceptual understanding and application skills, making it suitable for beginners with no required prior coding experience. It is considered equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course and encourages both analytical thinking and practical creativity. AP Central+1

For official course details from College Board, visit the AP Computer Science Principles course page:
👉 https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-principles AP Central

Exam Details

The APCSP Exam consists of two main components that measure a student’s understanding and skills:

1. Create Performance Task (30% of total score)

   • Completed during the course and submitted to the AP Digital Portfolio.

   • Students develop a computer program of their choice, submit code and a short video demonstration, and create a Personalized Project Reference.

   • This task assesses creative application of computing concepts. AP Central+1

2. End-of-Course Exam (70% of total score)

   • Fully digital exam administered in May using the Bluebook testing app.

   • Includes multiple-choice questions and written responses related to the performance task.

   • Topic areas include algorithms, data, systems, and impacts of computing. AP Central+1
     
     

Students’ overall AP score is reported on a 1–5 scale (with 5 being the highest), and many colleges and universities worldwide grant credit or advanced placement for qualifying scores. AP Students

Why Take APCSP?

• Develop computational thinking skills valuable across academic fields

• Gain an internationally recognized qualification for college readiness

• Learn to design and evaluate computing solutions to real challenges

• Suitable for students in Egypt and the MENA region aiming for global standards in computer science
  
  

For more information, official exam dates, detailed course descriptions, and resources, visit the College Board’s AP Computer Science Principles page:
🔗 https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-principles